Fishleigh Family History

Fishleigh Surname Meaning

Primarily from Fishleigh in Hatherleigh (Devon) or Fishley Barton in Tawstock (Devon), the origins of the surname can be traced to these locations.

It may also be linked to Fishleigh in Aveton Gifford (Devon), indicating regional variations in its use.

There is a possibility that the surname could sporadically derive from Fishley in Norfolk.

However, it is worth noting that the surname derived from this place may have become extinct.

The historical connections highlight the significance of these locations in the lineage of those bearing the surname.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Sleigh, Farleigh, Fishler, Fairleigh, Fishbein, Fishbaugh, Schleigh, Fraleigh, Fisher, Fishel

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
151	Military Records
217	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
5K	Member Trees

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Where is the Fishleigh family from?

You can see how Fishleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishleigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fishleigh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Fishleigh families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Fishleigh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fishleigh families in 1911.

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What did your Fishleigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fishleigh.

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Farmer

72%

Salesman

29%

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Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Fishleigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishleigh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 217 immigration records available for the last name Fishleigh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 151 military records available for the last name Fishleigh. For the veterans among your Fishleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishleigh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fishleigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fishleigh in 1964 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

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Fishleigh Surname Meaning

Primarily from Fishleigh in Hatherleigh (Devon) or Fishley Barton in Tawstock (Devon), the origins of the surname can be traced to these locations.

It may also be linked to Fishleigh in Aveton Gifford (Devon), indicating regional variations in its use.

There is a possibility that the surname could sporadically derive from Fishley in Norfolk.

However, it is worth noting that the surname derived from this place may have become extinct.

The historical connections highlight the significance of these locations in the lineage of those bearing the surname.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Where is the Fishleigh family from?

What did your Fishleigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fishleigh.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

72%

Salesman

29%

What Fishleigh family records will you find?

What is the average Fishleigh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fishleigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fishleigh in 1964 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

Fishleigh Family History

Fishleigh Surname Meaning

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Fishleigh Surname Meaning

10,000 record(s) for Fishleigh

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Where is the Fishleigh family from?

What did your Fishleigh ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Fishleigh family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Fishleigh lifespan?

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